The Queens (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1966, The Queens is a comedy and drama film directed by Mario Monicelli, running about 110 minutes. “Four kinds of queenly females...some regal, some legal, all exciting!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Four unrelated short comedies by four different directors. "Queen Sabina"chronicles the sexual misadventures of a teenage girl on the road home. "Queen Armenia" centers on a self-serving opportunistic gypsy babysitter who uses her employer's kids for her own gain. The third episode, "Queen Elena" centers on a husband who learns a lesson about the perils of infidelity after he succumbs to the wiles of the seductive wife next door. The last vignette, "Queen Marta" centers on a wealthy woman who, when drunk, uses her butler as an outlet for her lust.
Who’s in it. The Queens stars Capucine as Marta, Claudia Cardinale as Armenia, Raquel Welch as Elena and Monica Vitti as Sabina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Queens has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Queens page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Queens tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Queens (1966)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Queens change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Queens worth watching?
- The Queens holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Queens?
- The Queens stars Capucine, Claudia Cardinale, Raquel Welch, Monica Vitti and Alberto Sordi.
- When was The Queens released?
- The Queens was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.